haxãna-
‘(a person)’
- Language
- Lycian A
- Grammar
- subst, c.
- ID
- 1603
1. Individual Anatolian Languages
1.1 Lycian A
haxãna-
‘(a person)’1.1.1Transmission
This lexeme is found in a grave inscription, although there is disagreement about whether it is a personal name of a title.
[D.S.]
1.1.2Forms
| acc. sg. | haxãnã | TL 94.2 (Myra) |
1.1.3Meaning
The word haxãnã designates someone to be laid into the grave next to the husband and wife. Borchhardt & Eichner 1997-1999a:65 considers haxãnã to be a personal name (followed by DLL:95), referring to the young daughter of the couple, who can be seen on the relief, whereas Neumann 2007a:89 prefers to see a title related to Hitt. šaḫḫan- ‘service, fief’, i.e. haxãna- ‘feudal man (?)’. The convincing etymological perspective of Neumann would still be effective, even if it were a personal name. In any case, it is difficult to choose between the option of a personal name or a title/kinship term (?). More evidence is needed.
[D.S.]
For the lemma head see Lyc. A *haxã(n)-.